New Hanover County Board of Health Mosquito Control Policy

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While the preferred mosquito control strategy is the reduction of mosquito larva numbers, the coastal environment support the rapid development of mosquito populations necessitating adult mosquito control strategies. This policy addresses the implementation of measures to control adult mosquito populations in residential areas of the county.

Program: Environmental Health

Submitted Date: Oct 11, 2017 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

Primary Toolkit: Vector Control Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: N/A

Jurisdiction: Multi City

Institution Type: LHD - County,

Keywords: Policy, Vector Control

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